The Unloved(2009)
The Unloved Synopsis
Lucy is eleven years old. Having been neglected by her estranged mother and father, she is placed in a children's home. Through her eyes, we follow her struggle to cope with the system; her only saving being her self-belief and certainty that she is being watched over and protected by the holy spirit.
The Unloved (2009) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Samantha Morton, released on May 17, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Molly Windsor, Robert Carlyle, Susan Lynch and Craig Parkinson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Samantha Morton
- Writers:
- Samantha Morton, Tony Grisoni
- Producers:
- Kate Ogborn
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Townend
- Composer:
- Colleen
- Production:
- EM Media, Film4 Productions, Oscilloscope
- Status:
- Released
The Unloved (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Unloved before you stream it.
The Unloved Cast & Crew
Main cast
Molly Windsor
as Lucy
Robert Carlyle
as Lucy's Father
Susan Lynch
as Lucy's Mother
Craig Parkinson
as Ben
Andrea Lowe
as Vicky
Lauren Socha
as Lauren
Michael Socha
as Michael
Johann Myers
as Johann
Karl Collins
as Karl
- Christopher Russell
Christopher Russell
as Connor
- Darren Campbell
Darren Campbell
as Darren
- Kerry Stacey
Kerry Stacey
as Jackie
Key crew
Directed by Samantha Morton, written by Samantha Morton and Tony Grisoni, produced by Kate Ogborn.
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The Unloved Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Unloved – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unloved online?
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The Unloved (2009) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Unloved?
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The main cast of The Unloved (2009) includes Molly Windsor, Robert Carlyle, Susan Lynch, Craig Parkinson and Andrea Lowe. The film was directed by Samantha Morton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unloved released?
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The Unloved was released on May 17, 2009 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Unloved worth watching?
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The Unloved (2009) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Unloved?
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Yes. The official The Unloved trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.